Question

The diamond method product in top and sum on the bottom

Answer 1

First, list the factors of -36.

-1 , 36

1, -36

-2, 18

2,-18

-3, 12

3,-12

-4,9

4,-9

-6,6

now, find the 2 numbers that added equal -5

-1 + 36 = 35

1 - 36 = -35

-2 + 18 = 16

2+ (-8) = -16

-3 + 12 = 9

3 + (-12) = -9

-4+9 = 5

4+ (-9) = -5

4 and -9